The London startup Notpla has created a plastic alternative from seaweed that's biodegradable — and even edible. And it's hoping it could put a dent in the 300 million tons of plastic waste ...

To imagine the packages of the future ... Loliware, based in the U.S., makes FDA-approved edible (and therefore compostable) cups from seaweed mixed with organic sweeteners, flavors, and colorants.

If you're looking for a guide to edible seaweed, a pretty accessible place to start is with nori. This salty, delicious sea ...

Europe is looking for alternatives to animal protein consumption: is edible seaweed an option? In Denmark, researchers at AlgaeFood, a European interregional project, are convinced. In addition to ...

Then, this part of the North Sea is full of red, brown and large green seaweed plants. Anyone can harvest them. "Over a thousand macroalgae grow in Scotland," says Byles. "All of them edible ...

Used since ancient times, edible seaweed is back in the headlines. Some European countries use it in their dishes, others do not. How many varieties are there in the North Sea and which are eaten?